LGBTQ
Head of program’s resignation raises questions about accessibility to transgender care in Alberta
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Some psychiatrists on the frontlines of transgender care in Alberta fear their patients may soon face increased difficulty accessing certain health-care services. Continue reading
Olympian Mark Tewksbury honoured with Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award
Olympic gold medalist Mark Tewksbury has been honoured with the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award. Continue reading
Police board discusses review of actions at Hamilton Pride, field complaints over chief’s remarks
The city’s police services board is considering its options for an independent review of police actions when violence broke out at Hamilton’s Pride event in June. Continue reading
Dalhousie researchers tackle queer body image issues through art
‘Rainbow Reflection: Body Image Comics for Queer Men’ focuses on health and body image issues facing queer men. Continue reading
Grand opening of Toronto Chick-fil-A generates both excitement and anger
While some can’t wait to try the American fast food chain’s menu, LGBTQ2 advocates are calling for a boycott of its Toronto location. Continue reading
Chilliwack city council rejects request for rainbow crosswalk, calling it ‘divisive’
Despite organizers collecting nearly 800 signatures, most of the councillors were not moved. Continue reading
Thousands hit the streets for 2019 Calgary Pride Parade
Thousands packed downtown Calgary to watch the 2019 Pride Parade on Sunday. The event shut down streets from the East Village over to Eau Claire. Continue reading
‘It’s toxic’: conversion therapy survivor calls for ban in New Brunswick
Mitchell Goodine grew up in a religious household in Tilley, New Brunswick and underwent several sessions of conversion therapy after he began to question his sexuality as a teenager. Continue reading
Brave beginnings of Calgary Pride and gay rights movement
Pioneers and historians takes us back in time to give an in-depth look at the gay history in Calgary. Here’s a look at the places where the gay rights movement all started. Continue reading
50 years apart: 2 people from different generations share transgender experiences
Two people who transitioned at very different points in their lives opened up about their personal journeys. Donna came out as transgender when she was 60 and was married with children. Izzy came out when she was 10. Continue reading